This Vote Was a Wake-Up Cal
April 10, 2025Yesterday, I took the difficult but necessary step of voting no on the reappointment of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) Chair Marissa Gillett. This isn’t personal. Chair Gillett has been a fighter for ratepayers in many ways, but Connecticut residents are frustrated and rightfully so.
Bethel & Danbury Schools Left Hanging by Federal Aid Freeze
March 31, 2025The federal government’s decision to freeze $14M in education aid is unacceptable and our kids in Bethel and Danbury will pay the price. Danbury is already facing a substitute teacher crisis and a school budget stretched 21% just to meet basic needs. In Bethel, even after public outcry, we’re still $750K short forcing discussions about cutting specials and music teachers.
Fighting for Danbury’s Mobile Home Communities—HB 5111 Needs Your Support
March 18, 2025Exciting news! HB 5111, my bill to protect mobile home residents from unfair sales practices, is officially getting a hearing in the General Law Committee. This bill is a direct response to what happened at Shady Acres in Danbury, where a loophole allowed a park sale to move forward without giving residents a fair shot at purchasing their community.
Our Bill to Hold Insurers Accountable Moves Forward & Human Trafficking Legislation Update
March 14, 2025I’m excited to share that yesterday, HB 7040—the bill I introduced to address unfair insurance denials—passed out of committee and is now heading to the House floor for a vote!
Energy Costs & SB 647 – What We Learned & What’s at Stake
March 7, 2025At yesterday’s public hearing on Senate Bill 647, we heard a wide range of perspectives on how this proposal could impact energy costs, consumer protections, and funding for key programs.
Public Hearing Update: Fighting for Insurance Reform in Connecticut
March 6, 2025Last week, we held a public hearing on HB 7040, the bill I introduced to tackle unfair insurance denials and ensure access to life-saving medical treatments. While I had originally pushed for immediate legislative action, the bill was converted into a study to examine health carrier coverage guidelines, utilization review practices, and mandated coverage for critical treatments.
Public Hearing Tomorrow: Share Your Voice on Energy Affordability
March 5, 2025Tomorrow, the Energy & Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on several important bills aimed at addressing energy affordability and the public benefits charge. These proposals could have a direct impact on your utility costs, and I want to ensure your voice is heard.
Update on Domestic & Family Violence Sentencing Review
March 4, 2025Today, I met with members of the Connecticut Sentencing Commission for an update on the subcommittee that Chair Stafstrom and I requested be created to examine sentencing outcomes in domestic and intimate partner violence cases.